Naruto University of Education has diverse experience of international educational cooperation and international exchange in field of teacher education through activities such as accepting short-term training by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for regions and countries such as Africa, Oceania, Asia, Central and South America, dispatching experts to JICA projects, nursing leaders in Japanese language education and training of English teachers with diverse linguistic and cultural knowledge and abilities, along with research and educational exchanges based on university agreements. The Global Education Course, utilizing these experiences fully, trains “teachers who try to learn from the world, think with the world and teach in the world” with abilities to respond to cultural diversity and tackles educational issues with independence.

Field of international educational cooperation

We train human resources to participate in international educational cooperation as experts and volunteers. Students conduct exercises on planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating technical cooperation projects by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), on case studies of projects and on analysis of international trends of educational cooperation. In addition, through language exercises and field exercises, we aim to nurture people who have practical leadership skills and coordination skills necessary for international educational cooperation.

Field of Japanese language education and culture

We train human resources who will be responsible for Japanese language education as a foreign language or second language. For this purpose, students will study the characteristics of Japanese language and Japanese culture, their teaching/learning methods, curriculum development, etc.

Field of intercultural understanding and English communication

We cultivate human resources who have English ability to understand diverse cultures and to communicate. Students will study communication and linguistics, culture, literature, writing and presentation in English as a medium of expression from aspects of research and teaching practice.

Field of mathematics and science education

In addition to deepening expertise on mathematics and science, we provide comprehensive guidance on mathematics education and science education from three directions: subject content, educational theory and educational practice. Through these learning, we develop human resources who can demonstrate their expertise, especially at international educational cooperation.

  1. You can obtain Master’s degree in Education.
  2. You can conduct your study in your countries.
  3. You can discuss issues of education with professors and other international students.
  4. You can communicate with JICA short-term trainees from various countries because Naruto University of Education conduct short-term training several times a year.
  • Does Naruto University of Education have own scholarship for foreign students?
  • No. You need to obtain scholarship outside of the University if you need. For example, Japanese government offers scholarship for research students. Please contact Embassy of Japan in your country for detail information.
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  • “Applicability of Mathematical―Concept―Based Teaching for Primary School Level in Papua New Guinea”
  • “Effectiveness of In-Service Education Training Program for Mathematics and Science Secondary School Teachers in Rwanda”
  • “Development of Teachers’ Guidebook for Effective Teaching of Mathematics in Fiji”
  • “A Study on the Impact of Training and Its Significance for Candidate Principals in Indonesia”
  • “Alignment of intended curriculum to teaching and learning instructions and assessment”